Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)
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Overview
Pakistan's nationwide entrance exam for MBBS/BDS admissions, mandatory for all medical colleges. The MDCAT is a paper-based test held in multiple cities simultaneously. It consists of 200 MCQs covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Logical Reasoning. Total time allotted is 3.5 hours. There is no negative marking in MDCAT. A minimum qualifying score is set by authorities (e.g., 65% MBBS/55% BDS in 2022, lowered to 33% in 2024).
Test Date
Expected September 2025 (e.g., last held on Sept 22, 2024)
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Total Marks
200 marks (200 questions × 1 mark)
Format
Paper-based MCQ exam (conducted in person at 30+ centers)
Passing Criteria
33% qualifying score (2024); final selection based on merit
Registration Deadline
TBA (likely August 2025)
Subjects Covered
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
English
Logical Reasoning
Eligibility Criteria
HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent (typically ≥60% marks to register)
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